Activist burnout: Signs, symptoms, and solutions

Activism is a job that not only taxes one’s body and mind, but it usually pays little to nothing in the form of financial compensation for all the dedicated hard work one does. As any dedicated activist within the MHRM will tell you, activism takes its toll both mentally and physically. Being aware of one’s limits is crucial to being an effective activist, as well as maintaining a healthy and positive life outside of your activism.